For some gamers, there is nothing scarier than water in video games. Sure, games like Ride out which give you nothing but a camera to survive with, are terrifying and haunting Lisa PT the corridors are chilly, but there's something unsettling about being stuck in the sea. Whatever it is The Witcher 3 or GTA 5there's this weird feeling that a giant creature might appear at any moment to devour you, even though it wouldn't make sense for the developers to code it. And if it's a game like Subnautica where large, deadly sea creatures swim around looking for more food? Forget it, this is the real horror and coming Steam game Anchor will offer this kind of game.
But that's not all Anchor is going to offer. While his key art shows a hapless diver being eaten alive by a great white shark, the aforementioned ocean explorer also aims his crossbow at another human. This artwork perfectly captures what Anchor will be o. Because while players on Steam can fully team up and treat the game as co-op Subnauticsbuilding the biggest base they can also works as a Rust– like. Of course, sneaky players can be expected to make (and break) alliances, lay siege to bases, and hoard everything for themselves.
Steam Free Sale Has 5* Upcoming 100% Free Games For June 2026
Steam's Free-to-Keep promotion is currently slated to get at least five games in June, though more are on the way and one has a minor caveat.
Anchor function at a glance
-
BUILD an underwater base, fortify it to defend against invaders, while customizing it to feel as homey as possible.
-
FIGHT in massive PvP battles set in a huge 16km+ map full of caves, canyons and monuments.
-
Raid enemy bases, blow up doors and windows to take the fight directly to other groups.
-
Avoid predators such as sharks while hunting for food to survive, with a variety of sea creatures present on each map.
-
CRAFT armor, weapons and equipment to keep you alive.
-
RELAX in co-op or solo sandbox mode, with only AI threats to contend with, unlike real players from around the world.
Anchor is an expansive underwater survival multiplayer game. Build your base, craft tools and weapons, explore, loot and prepare for battle. Every player is a potential threat in a persistent world where bases can be raided, alliances broken and the ocean itself chasing you.
Scratch & Peek
Identify the cover and scrape off as little of the foil as possible.
Start
Identify the cover and scrape off as little of the foil as possible.
EasyMediumHardPermadeath
Underwater Rust is coming, and it's going to be scary
While fighting and fleeing from the Leviathans v Subnautics is scary enough, imagine having to deal with AI sea monsters AND groups of enemy players looking for more loot. This is exactly what will happen in Anchorbecause not only are there big creatures like great white sharks and killer whales lurking around waiting to pounce, but PvP is always an option. Yes, players can group together as a team Rust rule the sea, but there's no telling when someone will get the urge to betray their allies, attack suddenly, and steal all the loot for themselves. Alternatively, large raids and PvP battles can be organized, with plenty of battles to be experienced on huge 16km+ maps.
However, these maps won't just be empty oceans, either Subnauticathere will be quite a lot to see. Ancient monuments and shipwrecks can offer loot, different biomes can contain new sights, sounds and wildlife, and you can discover some secrets in caves and canyons. While there will be plenty of danger lurking beneath the waves, the opportunity for rewards is also present, so risk-takers can thrive, while those hiding in their bases can fall prey to raiders at any moment.
You'll be able to craft new items as you explore and gather resources – not to mention hunt for food, as there will be regular fish in addition to the deadly giants. Armor and makeshift weapons can be made that work underwater, such as bows and anchor launchers, and will certainly be key to fending off AI-controlled threats and the like. However, Anchor advertises that bases are not only a tool for survival, but also a home. Players can decorate and customize their undersea bases to their liking, making the underwater world they inhabit a little less terrifying—that is, until someone tears up the home they've spent so much time creating as in Rust raid.
Sandbox mode offers fellow scaredy-cats a way to enjoy the anchor
For Anchor players who want to build underwater bases by themselves or with a few friends without having to worry about fighting other players on sharks, luckily there will be a sandbox mode next to the core, Rust-as an experience. Without the pressure of PvP, this would be a great way for any nervous players to learn all the mechanics of the game (like harsh conditions, where to find things, etc.) to prepare for the battle against online users. With several distinct modes planned along with a combination of two popular survival experiences, Anchor In 2027, it could find itself on the list of the most anticipated games of many fans.
